Launched at the 2008 Locker Day on Sept. 27 at the Lake Placid Middle/High School, the "Safe Homes" program is designed to create a parents network which states that their home is a safe and supervised, (including supervised computer use) alcohol-and-drug-free gathering place for teens. 

Participating families sign a contract and receive a decal to place on their home that lets other parents know they are part of the coalition. Participating parents also have their name and contact information added to a list that is distributed to parents, making it easier for them to communicate and network with each other.

  • SAFE HOMES is a pledge-based, drug prevention program for parents/guardians of youth in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. There is no cost for membership.
  • SAFE HOMES provides parents/guardians an opportunity to UNITE and communicate about issues regarding their youth.
  • SAFE HOMES provides resources to parents/guardians to help send a clear message to all youth that there will be NO USE of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by youth in the community.

    News stories on the Safe Homes Program

    The Lake Placid News - August 28, 2008
    LAKE PLACID - At this year’s “Locker Day,” held Wednesday, a group of dedicated individuals at Lake Placid High School unveiled their plan to keep students drug and alcohol free.

    Safe Homes is a program organized by Lake Placid-Wilmington Connecting Youth and Communities (CYC) and school officials. But parents play the biggest role.
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    Plattsburgh Press Republican - August 28, 2008 
    LAKE PLACID - On Locker Day, parents and students picked up more than a new class schedule at Lake Placid Middle/High School. The marble floors were polished and bright. New locker combinations turned and clicked. If they stuck, the custodial team was right there to figure out why. Kids ambled the halls with friends or parents, checking out where classes would be in a low-key, open atmosphere. School Principal Dr. Dave Messner said Locker Day, now in its fourth year, was an "instant success" getting glitches out of everyone's first day back in school even before classes begin.

    Positioned around the spacious school lobby with him were School Guidance Counselor Roger Catania, Shipman Youth Center Director Jon Fremante and Coordinator of the Connecting Youth and Communities Coalition Monica Clark. The four built a support network right at the school entrance.
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    North Country Public Radio - September 17, 2008
    LAKE PLACID - Officials in an Adirondack school district have launched an anti-alcohol and drugs network. “Safe Homes” was unveiled at the start of the school year in Lake Placid and Wilmington. It gives parents a new way to build a network of home supervision for teens and their friends.
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    For more information and to sign your home up as a "Safe Home," contact Lake Placid-Wilmington Connecting Youth and Communities Coalition Coordinator, Angel Marvin at angel@preventionteam.org.

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